圮 (pǐ) - To collapse & to be destroyed

圮Tone 3

pǐ ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 土

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圮 · pǐ

To collapse;

to be destroyed;

to break down;

to ruin.

To collapseto be destroyedto break down

Usage highlights

Collapse and destructionDestroyed bridgeRuined buildingCollapsed wallDestroyed by floodComplete ruin

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient wall has collapsed (圮毁).
  • The bridge was destroyed by the flood (洪水圮桥).
  • The building is in ruins (建筑圮坏).

Collocations

  • Collapse and destruction(圮毁)
  • Destroyed bridge(圮桥)
  • Ruined building(圮坏)
  • Collapsed wall(圮墙)
  • Destroyed by flood(水圮)
  • Complete ruin(倾圮)

Idioms

  • The city walls collapsed and the moats were filled(城圮壕平)
  • Collapsed bridges and broken roads(圮桥断路)
  • Everything in ruins(百物皆圮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese to describe the collapse of buildings, walls, or structures.
  • Frequently appears in historical texts describing war damage or natural disasters.
  • Carries a sense of irreversible damage and complete destruction.

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